By Miss Oberlander

Before reading #1-5

What did you list? Part A What did you learn? Part B *Let’s grade your answers with a red pen together!

Things people use to survive

nature A material found in nature that people use. They help us meet our needs. Sand and water Trees for lumber

Resources Natural Resources Renewable Resources Non- renewable Resources Man-made Resources

A material that cannot be replaced after use. Example: Coal Once it is used, it’s gone!

A material that, with careful planning, can be replaced or replenished after use.

Fuel formed in the earth from ancient plant and animal remains oil coal

Something that comes from the Earth and is removed by mining

The wearing away of soil by water and wind

To harm earth’s land, air, or water by making it dirty

When the water runs across hard surfaces collecting oil, dirt, and pollutants. It can then flow into a river and pollute the water.

To keep something from becoming damaged or lost.

Natural resources; they’re all around us! Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand, Aggregates, clean water, and arable land— Virginia’s natural resources!

Natural and cultivated forests are a widespread resource in Virginia Carbon-dioxide Paper Wood products for buildings

Appears naturally Many types of trees Grows all over the place

Grows in rows Planted by people Typically one type of tree

Electric power when heated Fossil fuel

mixing cement and mortar in sandpits for children as a base when laying a footpath making glass mixing with heavy soil to make it lighter spreading on icy roads sandblasting sandpaper mixing with seeds when sowing

Coal Limestone Granite Sand Gravel

Used to make patios Landscaping rock Road gravel Cement An ingredient in toothpaste!

is used to make: Countertops Tile Curbing Buildings

Is used for: Driveways Drainage Erosion control Construction-related purposes

Deer Bear Wild turkey Waterfowl Quail Rabbit Squirrel

Bass Perch Trout Catfish Crabs

Drinking Washing

For breathing Animals People

For recreation And tourism

Virginia’s soil and land support a great variety of life, provide space for economic activities, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities.

Natural resources; they’re all around us! Forests, coal, soil, wildlife, and sand, Aggregates, clean water, and arable land— Virginia’s natural resources!